Was it error to decide a motion without scheduling a hearing?
Judges have substantial discretion to manage their calendars, including whether and when to schedule oral argument.
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Judges have substantial discretion to manage their calendars, including whether and when to schedule oral argument.
First, this is not an Appeals question--I have reposted to Ethics & Professional Responsibility. Second, whether a Committee on Character &...
Reposting to Criminal Defense. Except in minor cases--traffic and local ordinances--most judges will not allow a guilty plea in the absence of...
Yes, you need to complete the questionnaire. A subpoena is a court order, and the failure to obey a court order is punishable by contempt. You...
Mr. Goodman covered it all. There is nothing else to say, except to remind you that you cannot serve the papers yourself if you are a party to the...
The City sometimes defaults because of the volume of litigation against it. You cannot be in disclosure if the City is in default, nor can you get...
Unless there is genuine neglect going on, let it go. By unkempt, do you mean uncombed, uncut, unwashed, or some combination? If the first, comb...
The statute is very clear. Unless you are (1) an attorney, physician, osteopath, or dentist, and (2) not a party to the action, you cannot use an...
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Transcripts are not automatically provided to the court. If you want them, you need to arrange it and pay for them. A set should be sent to you,...
Big difference. One is argument--persuading the court to go your way--the other is facts.